When the weather cools down, we naturally turn to heartier, more comforting food. At the top of our list? Warming winter stews and casseroles.
Simple to make and packed with rich, delicious flavours, these hearty stew and casserole recipes are like being hugged from inside.
You’ll find a variety of recipes below, from legume-heavy vegetarian options to lighter seafood stews and heartier meaty recipes.
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Sweet and sour pork stew with coconut rice
Give this classic dish a bit of a twist in stew form.
Julie Goodwin’s Spanish chicken
Six years after hanging up her apron, Julie Goodwin returns to The Weekly as a monthly columnist with a delicious one pan dinner.
Black bean, corn and chipotle stew
You’ll love this hearty vegetarian stew packed with Mexican flavours.
Julie Goodwin’s seafood stew
Prawns, mussels and chorizo in a smoky tomato sauce.
Beef pörkölt stew with tarhonya
A hearty Hungarian stew that’s perfect for the cooler weather.
Tunisian lamb stew with almonds
With just 15-minutes prep time, this set-and-forget recipe is your ticket to weeknight comfort.
Potato and mushroom casserole with crunchy topping
A hearty vegetarian casserole even the most hardened meat-lovers will enjoy.
Greek-style lamb casserole
Warm up with this quick and tasty Greek flavoured comfort dish.
Spicy Mexican-inspired lamb stew
This aromatic stew is made in the pressure cooker.
Red wine beef stew with parmesan dumplings
There is nothing more comforting than an unctuous slow-cooked stew. Simple to prepare, place your ingredients in the pot and let them work their magic.
Slow cooker lamb stew
A delicious slow cooker recipe.
Richest beef casserole
There’s a secret ingredient in this rich beef casserole that adds an extra depth of flavour.
Slow cooker beef casserole
The ultimate winter warmer.
Slow cooker satay pork stew
Comfort food made easy.
Slow cooker beef stew
Slow-cooked until tender and full of flavour.
Beef stroganoff
Comfort food at its best – this rich and creamy stroganoff will have you coming back for seconds.
Traditional beef casserole
There’s nothing like a hearty beef casserole for a warming winter meal.
West African chicken mafé
A hearty, peanut-flavoured chicken stew.
Osso buco with gremolata
Warm up with this classic comforting osso buco oven recipe.
Quick chicken casserole
A tasty meal that can be on the table in under an hour.
Lamb neck chop and lentil stew with kumara carrot mash
This lovely slow cooked lamb stew is flavour packed and tender.
Classic beef stew with dumplings
This dish is comfort in a pot.
Chicken cassoulet
A hearty French stew that’s perfect for warming you up on cool evenings.
Verjuice chicken and leek stew
Jazz up your chicken stew.
Pork, mushroom and marsala stew
Warm up with a big bowl of this.
Lemon chicken casserole
Serve this delicious saucy dish with flavourful rice and a crisp green salad.
Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew
Rich, hearty and oh-so good.
Chorizo and chickpea stew
Smoky and delicious.
Ratatouille stew
Get your five-a-day in the tastiest way.
Spanish fish casserole
Create this flavour-packed casserole in no time at all.
Hungarian veal goulash
Rich with the distinctive flavours of paprika and sour cream, this Hungarian goulash makes for a hearty and delicious meal.
Roast chicken with chorizo and chickpea stew
Warm you up from the inside out.
Irish stew with carrot-top salsa verde
Give this classic stew a fresh twist.
Basil, chickpea and vegetable stew
Vibrant vegies made in your slow cooker.
Beef and red wine casserole
Let that rich and inviting aroma permeate your house as it cooks.
Chicken cacciatore casserole
You can’t go past a good casserole, and this one is a classic.
Provencal beef stew
A rich and delicious stew packed with vegies and beef.
Beef carbonnade
Warm up with this rich beer-based stew.
Sausage casserole
A dose of nostalgia for your weeknight meal.
Vegetable cassoulet
You’ll love the crunchy bread topping!
Hearty beef and barley casserole
The perfect meal to warm you up on cold nights.
Coq au vin
Chicken and wine – what more could you ask for?
Lamb and apricot tagine
Tender and sweet.
Quick salami and olive chicken cacciatore
Full of flavour and ready in no time.
Ham hock with lentils
Take the pressure out of dinner…
Chicken and chorizo stew
A warm and comforting meal.
Spanish seafood stew with aioli
Packed with flavour.
Italian veal casserole
Tender and full of flavour.
Chicken paprikash
Rich and inviting.
Hot and sour ginger chicken casserole
Give your casserole some extra kick.
Fancy Italian chicken casserole
A hearty dish to warm up on cooler nights.
Brazilian feijoada
This hearty black bean and mixed meat stew is often called the national dish of Brazil.
Boeuf bourguignon
This popular dish has stood the test of time. Beef Bourguignon (Bœuf Bourgignon in French) is a world wide loved classic for a reason.
Baked chicken cacciatore
Splurge a little with this hearty Italian classic. Succulent chicken baked in a rich white wine and tomato sauce with salty kalamata olives and herbs.
Slow-cooker coq au vin
Breathe in and smell the aromas…
Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole
This Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole with chickpeas and apricots will take your taste buds on a trip to North Africa. We serve it with quinoa for a nutritious twist.
Hungarian chicken
With a classic, paprika-spiced chicken goulash that’s made even more comforting with a side of creamy potato mash and toasted bread, this hearty Hungarian dish will become a winter favourite in no time!
Italian bean stew
Warm, hearty and packed full of veggies, this tasty Italian bean stew is a real family favourite for cool Winter evenings. It’s also vegetarian friendly and full of nutrients!
Beef and barley stew
This hearty beef and barley stew is a great recipe to cook while camping; swap the saucepan for a camp oven and cook over hot coals.
Beef tagine with spinach and olives
Take your beef stew to the next level with this delicious beef, spinach and olive tagine.
Smoky chickpea stew
Conjure images of India with this colourful vegetarian stew. Cooked in paprika, this spicy dish will invigorate the senses from the smokey capsicum to the tiny chickpeas.
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Beef casserole with cheesy herb dumplings
Stay cosy indoors this weekend with this hearty, slow-cooked beef casserole topped with dumplings. A side order of mash and greens completes the meal.
Easy lamb and bean casserole
Freeze any remaining casserole, covered, for up to 3 months. Note
Fish stew with saffron, tomato and wine
As a general rule, we do not recommend freezing cooked seafood of any kind because it tends to undergo both textural and flavour changes. Note
Slow-cooked osso buco with mixed mushrooms
Italian-style slow-cooked osso bucco that will melt in your mouth.
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